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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.99, 1,003.10 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.99, 1,003.10 and 432.15 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.99 : 1,003.10 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.99/1,003.10 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.99x = 1,003.10 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.99x = 433,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,487.50/726.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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